Can we edit the numbering column in Confluence tables?

[Kris Fininen]

After converting from Server to Data Center, we are no longer able to edit the numbering column in Confluence tables.

The offending HTML code is:  contenteditable="false"data-mce-resize="false" in both the <td> and <th> tags in numbering columns.

Trying to remove these or edit them to "true" is not applied in the HTML editor and reverts to "false."

I want to be able to:

• Add a heading to the numbered column in the font color and weight of my choice.
• Change the style of the numbers.
• Change the style of the cell background.

Anyone else experience this problem?

[Maelle Cartron - Elements · Accepted solution]

Hi @Kris Fininen ! 

It seems like the conversion for server to Datacenter introduced restrictions on the contenteditable attribute for the numbering column in Confluence tables. By default, the numbering colum is now set to  contenteditable="false" due to changes in how the HTML is processed in Datacenter. Unfortunately, these changes prevent manual HTML modifications for elements like <td> and <th> directly through the editor.

You can override the default table styling by injecting custom CSS at the space level if your admin permissions allow it. 

If custom CSS is not an option, or your're looking for more dynamic styling, I recommend using a specialized app like Elements Spreadsheet. It offers advanced table manipulation, allowing for richer table formatting and greater control, including support for custom cell styles and column headings.

Feel free to reach out if you'd like more info or a demo!

Best regards, 

Maëlle

[Stiltsoft support]

Hi @Kris Fininen ,

As we develop the Table Filter, Charts & Spreadsheets for Confluence app, I can suggest trying its Table Spreadsheet macro.

You'll get a fully functioning Excel-like spreadsheet right on your Confluence page where you'll be able to play with your formatting as you wish.

And if you are not creating your tables from scratch but work with already created manual tables, the Spreadsheet from Table macro will be a good fit for the case.